Philadelphia Phillies Fans Received Stunning News On Kyle Schwarber Entering The Final Year Of His Contract

The Philadelphia Phillies have kicked off spring training, aiming to rebound after a disappointing early postseason exit.

Heading into the offseason, the Phillies were still reeling from their unexpected and early elimination. Last season, they seemed to have a strong, well-rounded team built for a deep October run, but unfortunately, they managed only one playoff win before being knocked out in the National League Division Series.

Several factors contributed to their postseason loss, with the biggest issues being a lack of production from the bottom of the lineup and ongoing struggles in the bullpen.

This offseason, the Phillies made some adjustments to address these weak spots, but their main goal is success in October. The team’s core is aging, and with some key hitters approaching free agency next year, 2025 could be their final chance for a title run. Still, there’s plenty of potential for this group.

One reason the Phillies could bounce back in 2025 is the power of their talented hitters. MLB.com’s Andrew Simon recently predicted that designated hitter Kyle Schwarber will lead the team in home runs, projecting 38 this season.

Schwarber, 31, is entering the final year of his contract with Philadelphia and will likely be highly motivated to have a standout season. In 2024, he had an impressive year, posting a .248/.366/.485 slash line with 38 home runs and 104 RBIs.

Despite striking out nearly 200 times, his batting average rose significantly compared to previous years.

 

Schwarber has solidified himself as one of the top power hitters in the league, with several seasons featuring over 45 home runs. Though he typically bats at the top of the order for the Phillies, he still drives in plenty of runs.

His addition to the team over the past couple of years has been invaluable, but with free agency approaching, this could be his last season in Philadelphia.

Given the looming free agency, Schwarber is likely focused on having a great year to secure his next big contract. As the team’s top home run hitter since joining the Phillies, the only thing that could hold him back is injury.